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Microsoft Hong Kong and HKSTP join forces to introduce “TechConnect” co-incubation programme to empower global startups growing in Hong Kong

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A collaboration to empower startups’ ambition, turning vision into momentums

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 May 2025 – Microsoft Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) announced the launch of “TechConnect”, a 12-month co-incubation programme designed to empower local and global startups seeking to establish and scale their presence in the Hong Kong market. As part of Microsoft Hong Kong’s annual project “HKonnect+”, this collaborative initiative will mainly focus on driving innovation in smart city solutions, particularly within the burgeoning sectors of property technology, marketing technology, and retail solutions. By leveraging the strength and resources of Microsoft Hong Kong and HKSTP, the collaboration aims to provide comprehensive, end-to-end support to promising startups, facilitating their successful entry and growth within Hong Kong’s thriving tech ecosystem.

The collaboration was introduced in an opening ceremony by representatives from Microsoft Hong Kong and HKSTP, which underscores a shared commitment to fostering innovation and supporting the development of cutting-edge technologies in Hong Kong.

Application to the “TechConnect” programme is now opened. Local and overseas startups are encouraged to apply via https://bit.ly/43m2eAz .

Unparalleled benefits for participating startups to pave way for success

The “TechConnect” programme offers a suite of unparalleled benefits designed to accelerate the growth and success of participating startups, which will be supported by the unique resources of Microsoft Hong Kong and HKSTP.

Benefits that are going to be provided by Microsoft Hong Kong shed light on financial and technical support and business matching opportunities, including over HKD$1,100,000 in Microsoft Azure credits, granting startups free access to a wide range of Microsoft tools and exclusive offers, including GitHub Enterprise, Azure OpenAI Service, and VS Code, enabling them to leverage powerful technology for building and scaling their solutions. Participants will also benefit from comprehensive training workshops conducted by industry experts, covering key areas such as business strategy, technology development, and market entry. Ultimately, the programme will culminate in an exclusive DEMO Day, where startups will have the opportunity to pitch their solutions to leading investors, industry partners, and potential clients, fostering valuable business matching opportunities.

Meanwhile, HKSTP will offer up to HKD$100,000 through its Ideation Programme, providing crucial financial assistance during the early development stage of the tech companies. Startups will also gain access to co-working space, fostering a collaborative and productive environment. Eligible startups will also have the opportunity to apply for additional funding via HKSTP’s Incubation Programme, further fuelling their growth and expansion.

In addition, both parties will also jointly provide expert training, coaching, and unlimited learning resources on technology enablement and business growth. Exclusive startups offers, such as perks from LinkedIn, Stripe Atlas, Bubble, and other trusted partners, will also be included.

Henry Li, Head of Global Partner Solutions at Microsoft Hong Kong shared, “We are pleased to launch this groundbreaking co-incubation programme with HKSTP, which further strengthens Microsoft Hong Kong’s “HKonnect+” vision. By combining our cutting-edge technology resources and global industry expertise with HKSTP’s invaluable local market insights and established network, we are creating a powerful, synergistic ecosystem for innovation and accelerated growth, which will significantly reduce the hurdles startups face when they wish to establish presence in the Hong Kong market. We are eager to witness the tangible and positive impact these startups will have on Hong Kong’s future, driving technological advancement and improving the lives of our citizens.”

Derek Chim, Head of Startup Ecosystem and Development at HKSTP added, “We are thrilled to partner with Microsoft Hong Kong to launch the co-incubation programme. By providing essential support from funding, infrastructure to strategic support tailored to the unique challenges startups commonly encounter, we are empowering local and global innovators to scale up by bringing their transformative solutions to our city. We are looking forward to receiving exciting proposals that will create positive impact to Hong Kong’s innovation and technology landscape.”

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About Microsoft

Microsoft (Nasdaq “MSFT” @microsoft) creates platforms and tools powered by AI to deliver innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers. The technology company is committed to making AI available broadly and doing so responsibly, with a mission to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more.

About Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation

Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) is Hong Kong’s largest innovation and technology incubator, serving a vibrant community of over 24,000 professionals. With more than 2,200 tech startups from over 26 countries / regions, HKSTP offers end-to-end incubation support—from ideation to scale-up—alongside world-class R&D facilities and infrastructure. As a leading driver of innovation, HKSTP propels to thrive and grow in Hong Kong and beyond.

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Desert Diamond Hues Take Centre Stage On The Red Carpet At The 79th British Academy Film Awards

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LONDON, UK – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 March 2026 – At this year’s British Academy Film Awards, the red carpet was illuminated with natural diamonds worn by some of the acting world’s most beloved stars, with Desert diamonds reigning supreme.

Desert diamond hues take centre stage on the red carpet at the 79th British Academy Film Awards. From top left to bottom right: Nathalie Emmanuel, Gillian Anderson, Archie Madekwe, Audrey Nuna, Regé-Jean Page

In evocative shades of champagne, honey, cognac, brown, and whiskey, these unique colours were seen on some of our most beloved actors and actresses- showcased in an exquisite array of cuts and designs, they blended timeless elegance with contemporary style.

Gillian Anderson, together with Nathalie Emmanuel, led the Desert diamond way with striking diamonds by Brazilian jeweller Ara Vartanian. Gillian woreasymmetric stone earrings featuring exceptional brown and white diamonds with complementing rings, whilst Nathalie wore an elongated drop earrings punctuated with brown diamonds, a bracelet and rings. K-Pop Demon Hunter star Audrey Nuna wore Desert diamond ear climbers from ANANYA.

Once reserved for jewellery boxes, brooches have become a go-to on the red carpet amongst the most decerning of wearers- Rising Star nominee Archie Madekwe paired his custom Dior suit with Ara Vartanian white diamond brooch and Desert diamond vintage rings whilst Regé-Jean Page looked to fauna as his inspiration in a Desert diamond dragonfly brooch by Hirsh London.

Poppy Delevingne attended the British Vogue and GǪ Fashion and Film Party adorned in Desert diamonds by Ara Vartanian
Poppy Delevingne attended the British Vogue and GǪ Fashion and Film Party adorned in Desert diamonds by Ara Vartanian

Actress and Model Poppy Delevingne attended the British Vogue and GǪ Fashion and Film Party adorned in Desert diamonds by Ara Vartanian.

For the occasion, Poppy chose to wear a curated selection of pieces in Desert diamond hues, included a striking necklace from the new Empirea collection, set with 17.34 carats of brown diamonds.

These extraordinary moments on the red carpet remind us that natural diamonds are born of the wild, their enduring beauty and unique nature express both style and glamour, as well as timelessness and cultural legacy.

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About De Beers Group

Established in 1888, De Beers Group is the world’s leading diamond company with expertise in the exploration, mining, marketing and retailing of diamonds. Together with its joint venture partners, De Beers Group employs more than 20,000 people across the diamond pipeline and is the world’s largest diamond producer by value, with diamond mining operations in Botswana, Canada, Namibia and South Africa. Innovation sits at the heart of De Beers Group’s strategy as it develops a portfolio of offers that span the diamond value chain, including its jewellery houses, De Beers Jewellers and Forevermark, and other pioneering solutions such as diamond sourcing and traceability initiatives Tracr and GemFair. De Beers Group also provides leading services and technology to the diamond industry in the form of education and laboratory services via De Beers Institute of Diamonds and a wide range of diamond sorting, detection and classification technology systems via De Beers Group Ignite. De Beers Group is committed to ‘Building Forever,’ a holistic and integrated approach for creating a better future – where safety, human rights and ethical integrity continue to be paramount; where communities thrive and the environment is protected; and where there are equal

opportunities for all. De Beers Group is a member of the Anglo American PLC group. For further information, visit www.debeersgroup.com.

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Huawei to Announce the Open Source Project of A2A-T Software, Boosting the application of agent communication standards

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BARCELONA, SPAIN – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 March 2026 – On the eve of the 2026 Mobile World Congress (MWC 2026), Huawei announced that it will officially launch the open source project for the A2A-T (Agent-to-Agent for Telecom) protocol supporting software during the event. This initiative aims to accelerate the global adoption and practice of telecom-grade agent-communication standards through open collaboration, and to jointly build an open, collaborative, and prosperous Agentic Internet era.

A2A-T Framework

With the rapid development of artificial intelligence, highly Autonomous Networks are becoming a crucial direction for the communications industry, and the importance of industry collaboration is increasingly prominent. To this end, the A2A-T protocol, including the IG1453 beta version and the enhanced prompt meta-model IG1453A, was jointly released by global telecommunications industry partners at the TM Forum Accelerate Week on February 6, 2026. It aims to provide a unified interaction framework for multi-agent collaboration, addressing challenges faced by operators in automated production, such as collaboration efficiency, reliability, and security.

As a standardized agent interaction protocol, A2A-T marks a new stage in agent interaction, unlocking three major industry breakthroughs: a revolutionary improvement in integration efficiency, reducing the system integration cycle from “months” to “days”. Breaking the boundaries of task collaboration to support complex cross-domain, cross-vendor workflows; and accelerating industry ecosystem convergence by lowering interconnection barriers through unified standards, fostering a sustainable collaborative ecosystem.

While standards chart the course for the industry, open source is the optimal path to achieve widespread interoperability and rapid innovation. In line with the evolutionary consensus of the Autonomous Network industry, Huawei is going to open source the core supporting software for the A2A-T protocol, to practically propel this standard from industry consensus to global deployment.

This open source project will encompass key components for implementing the A2A-T protocol, including:

  • A2A-T Protocol SDK: Provides integration tools for standardized interaction between agents.
  • Registry Center: Enables authentication, addressing, and skill management for multiple agents.
  • Orchestration Center: Supports low-code/no-code visual workflow orchestration, with pre-built high-value solution packages.

More detailed information will be officially announced during MWC 2026 at the Global Autonomous Network Industry Summit​ (14:30~16:00, March 2, 2026, Sofitel Barcelona Skipper Hotel). We cordially invite global industry partners to attend the launch event on-site or follow the project’s progress through online channels, working together to promote the prosperity of the Agentic Internet.
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Huawei will release the Agentic Core solution to accelerate the commercial use of agent networks

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BARCELONA, SPAIN – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 March 2026 – Huawei will release the Agentic Core solution at MWC2026 Barcelona. This solution will leverage three engines—NE intelligence, network intelligence, and service intelligence—to address key challenges in the AI era, such as the sharp increase in traffic, differentiated network requirements, and new service monetization for operators, and promote the large-scale commercial use of intelligent network.

NE intelligence: As AI agents become a core capability of next-generation AI phones, the number of connected entities will increase tenfold, with connections extending from “humans” to physical AI (such as embodied robots and autonomous driving). This will require the introduction of key capabilities such as digital identity, agent registration and discovery, and A2A session management to build a low-latency, highly reliable network foundation, supporting the large-scale commercial deployment of physical AI.

Network intelligence: As service AI agents become more prevalent, they will generate diverse network experience requirements. For example, AI robots may require 100 Mbit/s bandwidth and 20 ms latency. Therefore, it is necessary to evolve from predefined rule networks to intent-driven networks, where network AI agents will understand the needs of different organizations, dynamically match resources, and implement a closed-loop process for policy generation, configuration, and delivery.

Service intelligence: Compared to OTT players, operators have more opportunities to provide inclusive intelligent services. Huawei supports operators’ service innovation through three key services, going beyond connectivity. AISF (Service Intelligence) will evolve from an interactive entry point to a full-featured personal assistant, integrating communication, content, and services. Communication experiences will shift toward immersive interactions, breaking through the boundaries of voice. The integration of computing and networks will continue to be commercialized, providing sustainable computing power support for AI inference and content generation.

Looking ahead, Huawei will continue to deepen the three-layer intelligent collaboration practice with operators, aiming to provide 7×24-hour inclusive intelligent connectivity, and work together to bring users a more efficient, convenient, and intelligent digital life, and create new value in the intelligent Internet era.
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